Buddhists celebrate Wesak, Hindus gather for Chithirai Pournami

A Buddha statue being moved from the main shrine at the Malaysia Buddhist Association to a float in Burma Road in George Town, Penang, ahead of Wesak Day celebrations.

GEORGE TOWN: The streets here will come alive on Monday as Buddhists gather to celebrate Wesak Day, while Hindus celebrate the annual “mini Thaipusam” with vibrant grand processions.

While Wesak Day will also see exhibitions, talks and donation drives for the needy, Chithirai Pournami or mini-Thaipusam will see a chariot procession from Little India to the Waterfall Hilltop Temple, with kavadi bearers fulfilling vows on Monday.